Ladysmith Press Helper

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where teamwork is encouraged, we’d like to work with you!

Black Press Group Ltd., one of British Columbia’s leading employers, is seeking a reliable, conscientious, and mechanically adept person interested in a career in the printing industry. This position is required at our Ladysmith, British Columbia, production facility as a result of our continued growth. The successful applicant will work with an experienced, close-knit team responsible for maintaining and operating press and pre-press equipment that produces numerous weekly newspapers, Vancouver Island’s largest daily newspaper, and many other commercial print products in a high quality and cost-effective manner, six days a week.

The successful applicant will possess the following interests and attributes:

• Interest in learning a trade that produces high-quality print results on a consistent basis.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on meeting deadlines and customer expectations.
• Well-developed verbal communication skills.
• Technical knowledge/mechanical aptitude in other production environments helpful.
• Understands the importance of equipment and maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

This opportunity is a full-time position, offering a highly competitive wage of $23.00 per hour, and a benefit plan, with opportunities for advancement.

Black Press Media is a leading North American local news champion with operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Washington State, Alaska, and Hawaii. Over 1,500 talented employees work with us to deliver unique community news and information across a full suite of traditional media channels and digital platforms. We value diverse viewpoints, new ways of thinking and a collaborative approach to delivering results.

Dan Schomer

Press Operations Manager

View email address on ca.workus.org

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted.